Monument record TR 37 SE 1121 - PILLBOX
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3907 7112 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second World War reinforced concrete pillbox [Sector 7]. North-West of Kingsgate. Cassini ref 833889
This structure was mapped from military aerial photographs as part of the SE Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey. It was first visible and has been mapped from aerial photographs taken in January 1941 [1]. It is still visible in April 1946 [2] and is gone by April 1950 [3].
The square building thought to be the recorded pillbox measures 3.4m by 2.8m and is located close to the cliff edge overlooking steps that lead up from the beach. (1-2)
<1> Unknown, 1940, List of Pillboxes, Defended Houses, and Roadblocks (Unpublished document). SKE13159.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Sep 10 2026 1:39PM